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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
6
The piece argues democracy shifts focus from grand national events to everyday life, urging appreciation of ordinary people. It traces history teaching from old national narratives toward a living stream of human action and local histories, highlighting American Commonwealth studies and community pride.
Montana lawmakers discussed forest land receipts and a Donlan primary bill amid debate led by Senators Meyer and Long. Governor Norris urged directing $61,941.46 to Montana counties for schools and roads from national forest revenues, with 1909 and 1910 shares to follow. Carter residents petitioned to redraw county lines to prevent cross border taxation and schooling issues.
The Montana House met in two sessions and passed six bills including making Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday. They advanced insurance regulation measures and considered creating Cabinet county from Flathead with Libby as county seat. A Senate third reading approved multiple measures including insurance business rules and a $400,000 capitol wing bond.
The market opens with moderate receipts and steady demand across all points. Prices rise 10 to 15 cents with strong demand for feeder cattle and fat veal calves. cornfed steers bring 5.60 to 6.35, cows and heifers up to 5.25, canners 2.12 to 3. Bulls and prime feeders quoted, hogs tight as packers avoid killing crews.
Paul Brown merchant tailor offers up-to-date styles with guaranteed work. Located at 31 Bannack Street, the shop promotes current fashion and reliable tailoring services.
Tribune Book Store offers ribbons for all machines carbon paper in colors and typewriter paper in assorted weights and prices for readers and offices.
A reward is offered for information locating Duncan Melvin formerly of Scotland. He is about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs around 150 pounds, with a dark complexion and drooping eyes, aged 52. Last heard from six years ago shepherding near Dillon. Known as Scotty Melvin. A substantial sum of money awaits discovery. Inquiries accepted at L. J. Price's office.
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